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Memphis Merit Academy

4775 American Way, Memphis, TN 38118, United States

+1 (901) 617-3690

http://www.memphismeritacademy.org

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Memphis Merit Academy Overview

About This School

Memphis Merit Academy is a charter school middle in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 424 students in grades K-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 84% in ELA, 81% in math, and 83% in science. The school maintains a staff with an average teacher salary of $56,994. The student body at Memphis Merit Academy is 53% male and 47% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 96% Black, 4% Hispanic, and 1% Two or More Races.

424

Total Students

K-8

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Mathematics0%

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School Information

School Type

charter school

Grade Levels

K-8

County

Shelby County

Students per Counselor

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Memphis Merit Academy Academics & Test Scores

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English Language Arts

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Memphis Merit Academy Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$56,994

City Avg: $59,156

State Avg: $56,501

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio:1

Students per Counselor:1

Memphis Merit Academy Student Demographics

Student Body

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

Total Enrollment: 424 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0%

Hispanic3.77%

Asian0%

Black95.52%

Two or More Races0.71%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Memphis Merit Academy

Q: What is Memphis Merit Academy?

A: Memphis Merit Academy is a middle charter school located in Memphis.

Q: How many students attend Memphis Merit Academy?

A: Memphis Merit Academy has approximately 424 students enrolled.

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Detailed Information about Memphis Merit Academy

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Memphis Merit Academy - Memphis, TN

Quick Facts about Memphis Merit Academy
School Name	Memphis Merit Academy
School Type	charter school
Grade Levels	K-8
Location	4775 American Way, Memphis, TN 38118, Memphis, TN
County	Shelby County
Phone	+1 (901) 617-3690
Total Students	424
Student-Teacher Ratio	:1
Full-Time Teachers
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Memphis Merit Academy

What is Memphis Merit Academy?

Memphis Merit Academy is a middle charter school located in Memphis.

How many students attend Memphis Merit Academy?

Memphis Merit Academy has approximately 424 students enrolled.

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